Russian courts have officially disqualified the opposition Yabloko party from participating in upcoming regional assembly elections in both Kaliningrad and Sverdlovsk. The rulings mark the latest judicial action restricting the antiwar group’s electoral activities across the country.

A powerful tornado unexpectedly struck the Russian city of Kushva in the Sverdlovsk region, toppling power poles, destroying dozens of homes, and injuring at least 16 people.

The Sverdlovsk region's election commission has rejected the candidate list for the pro-war Rodina party for elections to the regional legislative assembly.

A severe storm and tornado swept through Russia's Sverdlovsk region, particularly hitting Kushva, damaging nearly 100 homes and injuring 16 people. The city has been placed under a state of emergency.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms struck the Ural Mountains region last Friday, causing widespread power outages across 25 towns and villages. A state of emergency has been declared in parts of the Sverdlovsk Region due to the severe weather and flooding.